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Once a month Household Chores
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .

How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Just Add a Pinch of Salt: Recipes for a Cleaner Home
Recipes for a Cleaner Home We all know salt as a seasoning, but did you know it can help you around the house too?

Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?

What are "Best Days"?
You've seen in the Almanac and online, but have you ever wonder what makes some days "best."?

Rust Remedies
No Chemicals Required Rust taking over? Check out some rust remedies that don't require harsh chemicals.

The Truth About Processed Foods
Almost 90% of our food budgets go to convenience foods, but what is this doing to our health?

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally Learn 10 tips to help get rid of germs that may cause illness.

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.

What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

How Fall Chores Can Make you Healthier
Fall is a time for raking, splitting wood and more. Find out how these chores can actually be good for you.

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

Test Your Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.

Some Germs are Good for You
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.

Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.

Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.

Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

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2010 Canadian Farmers' Almanac
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2010 Farmers' Almanac
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Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM


Once a Month Household Chores
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM


Fighting Germs and Winter Illnesses
January 6, 2006 2:03 PM



Recycling Envelopes and Greeting Cards
December 28, 2005 12:38 PM

Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM

Spring Forward
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM


Mercury and CFL Bulbs
September 4, 2008 2:36 PM

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM


Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

Yearly Household Electric Costs
August 11, 2008 11:51 PM




Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM

Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM




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About Farmers' Almanac
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Farmers' Almanac Fact Sheet
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has...

Farmers' Almanac Timeline
1818 – The first edition of Farmers’ Almanac is printed by editor David Young, Philom., and publisher Jacob Mann, in Morristown, N.J. 1852 – David Young dies. Astronomer Samuel Hart Wright succeeds him as editor. 1875...

What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was sealed from an...

Common Press Questions and Answers
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...

What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...

Farmers' Almanac Testimonials
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...

Meet the Editors
Peter Geiger, Philom., EditorIf Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was...

Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
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